From Dropout to Cybersecurity Leader and European CISO of the Year 2024!
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Netherlands My journey into the world of cybersecurity is one of determination and resilience. I had dropped out of Secondary Vocational Education school, yet I found my way into IT in the late 1990s. It was in the early 2000s that I began to focus on cybersecurity, a field that […]
MSS: A Tough Nut, but Worth Cracking by Xerxes Philip Kiok Kan
(Regional ISMS & BCMS Leader, Asia Pacific Japan (APJ), Hewlett-Packard Enterprise) Being a veteran in the field of information security, I knew it was high time for me to formalize my learning and broaden my understanding of cybersecurity. While I possessed the theoretical knowledge about the field, I was looking for a program that would […]
A Strategic Path to Success by Tiyanjane Nyirenda (Head of Information Technology at First Capital Bank, Malawi)
Starting my journey in the ICT industry 20 years ago, I have always been driven by my passion for technology. Over the years, I have worn different hats, from a network engineer in 2010 to a network infrastructure manager for a bank in 2017. Along the way, I discovered my growing interest in network security, […]
Crafting a Winning Strategy to Success by António Domingos da Costa Sousa
(Information Security Professional at Banco Sol, Angola)
My journey into the world of cybersecurity began in 2017 when I first attended the ethical hacking and forensic investigator training at EC-Council University. At that point, I had already been working in the technology sector, but this training opened my eyes to the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. It was a turning point in […]
Carlos Abdoellah’s Inspiring Story Cybersecurity Journey
Carlos Abdoellah, a dedicated cybersecurity professional, has carved a remarkable career path starting from the seemingly unrelated role of a service desk representative. His journey defied expectations by transforming his humble beginnings into a remarkable career as the Information Security Officer at Hakrinbank in Surinam, the largest business bank in the country, is a testament […]
